June 24, 2014 @ 3:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform Pubslush has expanded its community program and revamped its site design, boosting their value as a resource in the publishing process for all key players in the industry. The platform, previously available only for book authors, has now opened its doors to accept… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 3:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Made in Mind, the UK company behind the innovative Mu Folding Charger, has once again proved to be an investment and commercial success, as the tech-funding community delivers a financial endorsement of their new designs and consumer demand continues to outstrip supply for their retail products. Gearing… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 1:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Every day, entrepreneurs have turned to crowdfunding to fund their new business or product and are given two types of options for the campaign, all-or-nothing and flexible funding, also known as keep-it-all. Both possess great perks, but the key question for each campaign would be… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Volpit, the UK’s new startup investment platform has officially launched today. Crowdfund Insider earlier announced they had gained full authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). By law, businesses can only conduct regulated financial service activities in the UK if they are authorized by the… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 9:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pherver, a startup in the San Francisco Bay Area, has launched a site for the creative class to raise funds through monthly pledges, tips on content, and by selling personalized products. The need for new ways to generate revenue comes at a time when online… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 7:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Volpit, an equity crowdfunding platform based in the UK,  announced it is finally authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). On Monday, co-founder of Volpit Patrick O’Flaherty took to his Twitter account to share the exciting news with his followers. Proud to announce that @Volpit is now… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 9:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Student-led interplanetary mission Time Capsule to Mars has officially announced the launch of a self crowdfunding campaign in an attempt to raise $25 million for their Mars mission. The team, consisting of Duke, MIT, Stanford, University of Connecticut students/faculty, is setting out to send 4-inch-wide probes to the… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 9:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Stepping out to introduce his new independent film “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus,” director Spike Lee attended the New York’s SVA Theater in Chelsea to debut the film on Sunday during the final day of the 18th annual American Black Film Festival. Last year, Mr. Lee… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 4:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to draw more attention to its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, Rooster Teeth announced the “Lazer Team” project has had a ton of success within the last couple days. Over the weekend, the Rooster Teeth crew took to their website for a special live-stream event… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 3:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

A team of seasoned, long-term investment advisors with a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in the real estate industry today announced the creation of PropFund L.P., a firm focused on purchasing, owning and operating commercial and residential real estate investment properties…. Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NIN Ventures is rolling out two new alternatives for investing in their NIN Ventures Technology (QP) Fund. First is investment using a defined benefit plan and second is investment from a self directed IRA. This new initiatives will truly make venture capital available to all… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 12:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Social media expert Matan Nachmani has launched the “Bring Back Our Boys” crowdfunding campaign on Headstart.co with a goal to raise NIS 500,000 (USD $144,000). The funding project hit the website as Israeli forces continue to search areas of the West Bank for signs of the missing students Eyal Yifrach,… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It may be well known and successful in the U.S., but it seems Kickstarter is off to a slow start in at least one country where it has launched. As previously reported by Crowdfund Insider, the crowdfunding giant announced earlier this year the launch of… Read More

June 22, 2014 @ 6:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a month after its launch, Switzerland-based encrypted email service ProtonMail, which says it is “NSA-proof,” has signed up 200,000 users for their service. Not only has its platform has been successful, its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo has already surpassed its $160,000 goal within three… Read More

June 22, 2014 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

George R.R. Martin is adding yet another character to his next “A Song of Ice and Fire” book! The author kicked off a crowdfunding campaign on Prizeo to raise funds for the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and The Food Depot of Santa Fe. He stated… Read More

June 21, 2014 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ah, sweet summertime! June 21st is the initial first day of the Summer and what better way to celebrate the warm season than sharing some fun-in-the-sun crowdfunding projects? Looking for a pair of shorts to take rock on the beach or a new pair of… Read More

June 21, 2014 @ 10:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after its exciting crowdfunding campaign launch on Kickstarter, customize smart ticker LaMetric has reached its initial goal of $69,000 and received $85,300 from 575 backers. According to its campaign page, LaMetric is a standalone, customizable, hackable ticker that tracks key metrics… Read More

June 20, 2014 @ 5:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

PS Audio, manufacturer of fine audio equipment for over 40 years,was proud to announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for its all-in-one integrated amplifier “Sprout.” Within an hour of  its debut on the crowdfunding giant, the campaign reached its goal. Sprout was recently shown… Read More

June 20, 2014 @ 4:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The second annual Do More 24 crowdfunding campaign powered by United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) raised more than $1.1 million in online donations, cash prizes, bonus funds and in-kind support for more than 560 nonprofits serving the District of Columbia,… Read More

June 20, 2014 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

No sooner had CreoPop announced its crowdfunding campaign than it was fully funded – in less than 24 hours on Indiegogo. CreoPop allows users to create any 3D shapes they wish using an amazing array of inks. Co-founder and Marketing Wizard at CreoPop Andreas Birnik stated, “Our launch day… Read More